12/10/2012 |
'Viva Los Dodgers' staple Rivera dies in plane crashThe Los Angeles Dodgers lost a member of their extended family over the weekend when it was confirmed that singer Jenni Rivera, one of the stars of "Viva Los Dodgers Day," was among those killed in a plane crash in Mexico.

12/10/2012 |
White Sox weigh in on effect of Royals-Rays tradeThe debate raged on Monday as to whether the Royals paid too steep of a price in acquiring James Shields in a trade with the Rays. As for the White Sox, a prime American League Central rival of the Royals, the deal doesn't really seem to affect them in one direction or the other -- at least not immediately.

12/10/2012 |
Pirates reportedly sign Grilli to two-year dealThe Pirates on Monday apparently reeled in the big bullpen piece they had hoped to retain, as right-hander Jason Grilli agreed to a two-year contract to remain in Pittsburgh, according to multiple reports.

12/10/2012 |
Deal makes sense for Rays, RoyalsWhile many see Sunday night's blockbuster as Royals general manager Dayton Moore rolling the dice with coveted prospect Wil Myers, well, there comes a point where Kansas City has to win.

12/10/2012 |
Mets hold intriguing chip in DickeyWith Zack Greinke and James Shields off the board, the Mets would appear to be in a good spot. After all, R.A. Dickey is the best available starting pitcher on the market, and it's not even close.

12/10/2012 |
Upton blockbuster potential fades for D-backsThere was plenty of talk last week about a blockbuster trade that would have involved D-backs outfielder Justin Upton, but with James Shields off the board, it appears that Texas and Arizona are lacking additional partners to get involved in a blockbuster.

12/10/2012 |
Schoop has tools to make impact on O'sHe isn't ready for Major League baseball yet, but once his development is complete, Jonathan Schoop could become a high-average, power-hitting fixture in the Orioles' lineup.

12/10/2012 |
The Week Ahead: Free-agent dominoes set to fallThe first order of business, now that Zack Greinke is off the table, could be to see where Josh Hamilton lands. The free-agent slugger, most recently of the Texas Rangers, could have been waiting to see if the Rangers landed Greinke, whose deal with the Dodgers might hasten negotiations for Hamilton to remain in Arlington. Or not.

12/10/2012 |
Royals make worthwhile gamble on ShieldsThe Royals obviously have dozens of other questions, but for the first time in years, the trade gives them a rotation that seems capable of contending in a weak division.

12/10/2012 |
Trade gives Rays flexibility on which they thriveThe Rays added four high-level prospects to their roster and a bit of breathing room to their payroll at the cost of two sure things in Sunday night's seven-player blockbuster trade with the Royals.

12/10/2012 |
Royals opt for proven arms over prospectsAfter 27 years, baseball's longest current postseason drought, the Royals and their fans are tired of waiting. General manager Dayton Moore made that perfectly clear on Sunday night.

12/10/2012 |
Royals make worthwhile gamble on ShieldsThe Royals obviously have dozens of other questions, but for the first time in years, the trade gives them a rotation that seems capable of contending in a weak division.

12/10/2012 |
Royals opt for proven arms over prospectsAfter 27 years, baseball's longest current postseason drought, the Royals and their fans are tired of waiting. General manager Dayton Moore made that perfectly clear on Sunday night.